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Emergency road closure issued after tree leans over carriageway
An emergency road closure has been issued for a major road on the Norfolk and Suffolk border. The A146 was closed at North Cove, near Beccles, due to a large tree leaning over the carriageway. A spokesman for Suffolk Highways said tree surgeons
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Norfolk's 'best destination pub' gets new head chef
An award-winning pub has a new head chef who has worked in "Norfolk's best kitchens". The Rose & Crown in Harpley, near Great Massingham, serves food seven days a week. It was named Norfolk's top destination pub at the public-voted Muddy Stilettos
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Jobs cuts expected amid fresh financial turmoil at troubled UEA
The troubled University of East Anglia is again facing the prospect of job cuts after it emerged bosses need to make a further £11m in savings to balance its budget. Staff at the UEA were this week told the organisation has suffered a fresh financial
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Ring doorbell footage could catch Mile Cross killer
Cops have handed out hundreds of leaflets in a bid to track down Ring doorbell footage that could solve a murder. The flyers contain QR codes so any footage that could help piece together what happened to Kalvin Taylor can be sent directly to
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7 cheap or free events happening in Norfolk over October half-term
From a family-friendly festival to a fireworks display, here are some cheap or free events happening in Norfolk over the October half-term. The Catton Park Lantern Parade returns over half-term (Image: Copyright: Archant 2014) 1. Catton Park
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Services resume after freight train crashes into vehicle at level crossing
Rail services were halted after a freight train hit a vehicle at a level crossing. The incident happened at around 3pm between Peterborough and Ely. Services were unable to pass between these locations as a result. ✅Disruption
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Bowls brouhaha ends in long-serving councillor reprimanded for 'disrespect'
One of Norfolk's longest-serving councillors has been reprimanded after a meeting of bowls enthusiasts descended into a war of words. Michael Jeal - elected to Great Yarmouth's Nelson ward in 1986 and serving continuously since - has been sanctioned
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Man who called ex 40 times broke police bail to continue stalking
A man has admitted stalking his former partner by calling her 40 times and turning up at her workplace. Jack Crust, 24, ignored bail to continue to approach the woman over three months despite conditions banning contact. Norwich Magistrates
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Next phase of A47 closures revealed as £250m project continues
Drivers will face more closures on the A47 in the coming weeks. They are part of a major £250 million project to turn the five-mile stretch from North Tuddenham to Easton into a dual carriageway. Disruption should be expected in several phases
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Attempted murder accused tells jury he feared victim would 'slaughter' teen
An 18-year-old accused of attempting to murder a former soldier who was stabbed repeatedly has told a court he was "trying to save the life" of a teen. Elvis Price, 18, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, have gone on trial
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Mystery as painting sparks Norfolk-wide search for house
A woman who bought a painting from a North Walsham charity shop is desperately trying to find the mysterious place it depicts. Sharon Richards got the artwork just to use its frame and then thought nothing of it. That was until the 63-year-old
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Cocaine driver, 23, banned for being 16 TIMES over limit
A driver has been banned from the road for three and half years after being caught 16 times over the limit for cocaine. Aleksandrs Lukacs, 23, of Vauxhall Street in Norwich, was arrested after his Audi A3 was stopped by police on June 12.
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Fiat 500 driver dies after crashing into parked lorry
A Fiat 500 driver has died after crashing into a lorry near Great Yarmouth. The crash happened at 7am on Tuesday in Mautby Lane, Mautby, when a woman in her 70s crashed into the parked lorry. The road was closed while emergency services including
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Vintage farm machines compete in charity ploughing match
Vintage agricultural machines were put through their paces in a ploughing match to raise money for a farming charity. The Norfolk branch of RABI (the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) held the event at Church Farm in Mautby, near Great
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Lorry carrying propane gas involved in three-vehicle crash
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a lorry carrying propane gas was involved in a crash. Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to the A134 at Northwold just before 7am on Monday after a lorry collided with another lorry
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Village primary with 'dwindling numbers' facing mid-year closure and merger
A village primary with "dwindling numbers" is set to be closed down and merged with a school five miles away. The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) is opening a consultation into the future of Brancaster CofE Primary Academy
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Norfolk chippy named among the best in the country
A chippy on the Norfolk coast has been shortlisted for a major national award. French’s Fish Shop in Wells is one of 40 businesses in the running to be named 'Takeaway of the Year' at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. The next round will
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And they're off ... Fakenham's new season ready for super start
Six races planned for the Tapping House Hospice Raceday mark the start of a new season of National Hunt Racing at the ever-popular Fakenham racecourse on Friday. Good ground is forecast for the opening meeting of the 2024/25 campaign with the highlight
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Two shops in Norfolk to be refurbished as part of £5m project
Two shops in Norfolk are to be refurbished as part of a £5m project. The Co-op stores in Hall Road, Norwich, and The Green, Martham, will close for the revamps as part of a wider investment by the retailer. Solar panels are to be put on the
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Council threatens enforcement action over crumbling former school
A Norfolk council has threatened enforcement action in the hopes of rescuing an "eyesore" town centre building from ruin. The empty 18th-century schoolhouse in Swaffham's marketplace has been increasingly targeted by vandals in recent months and
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Winner of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins trained for show in Norfolk
The winner of Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins trained at a Norfolk fitness retreat ahead of the show. Georgia Harrison, 29, first found fame as a contestant on ITV's Love Island and a cast member on The Only Way is Essex. As well
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Biker injured in crash on major road
A biker has been taken to hospital after a crash on a major road. The collision involved a motorbike and a car and happened on the A146 at Loddon at 8.30am on Tuesday. Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene and an East of England
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Care firm which helped dozens of Norfolk families goes under
Dozens of Norfolk families were left with disrupted care after a firm used by the county council went out of business. Lily-Mae Homecare Limited, which provided domiciliary care for elderly and disabled people, has been served with a winding-up
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Man, 39, accused of dozens of indecent images of children appears in court
A man has appeared in court accused of having dozens of indecent images of children. Kevin Van Raalte, 39, of Weatherby Road in Bowthorpe, faces three charges of possession of images on or before September 29 in 2021. Appearing at Norwich
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Teen suspected of hiding drugs up backside remanded in custody until he uses toilet
A teenager suspected of stuffing drugs up his backside has been remanded in custody until nature takes its course. The 17-year-old is alleged to have hidden drugs before being arrested in a police raid over suspected dealing from a property in
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Norfolk's longest hose prepped and ready for a busy winter
Norfolk's frontline force against flooding is gearing up for a busy winter...and it has some impressive tools at its disposal. Measuring a whopping 3km long, the county's longest hose was showcased this week at a gathering of leading figures in
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Norfolk men go on trial accused of causing woman to have miscarriage
Two men have gone on trial accused of using medication to cause a woman to have a miscarriage, a court has heard. Stuart Worby, 39, and Wayne Finney, 41, have been charged with offences after a woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffered
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Norfolk MP in another tiff with local Tories after being blocked on Facebook
Disharmony between a Norfolk MP and local politicians has led to a fresh fall-out after he became upset about being blocked on Facebook. The Great Yarmouth Conservative Group has stopped Rupert Lowe, the town's Reform MP, from being allowed to
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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City Hall U-turns on anti-pollution scheme as 2,000 homes in limbo
City Hall has backtracked on its decision not to join an anti-pollution scheme as more than 2,000 new homes remain stuck in the pipeline. Officials at Norwich City Council have now proposed joining Norfolk Environmental Credits, set up by four
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Photos capture 'comet of the century' lighting up Norfolk skyline
A dazzling comet was seen lighting up the Norfolk sky last night. The comet, known as Tsuchinshan-Atlas or Comet A3, was spotted in locations all over the county including Flordon, Wymondham and Thurne. It is understood the comet, which has
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School ceiling collapse THREE years ago should have been 'warning' - claim
A ceiling which collapsed at a Norfolk school three years ago was built with the same material which has triggered repairs at more than a dozen schools in the region, it has emerged. But the trust that ran Angel Road Junior School in Norwich, which
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Coastal restaurant loses battle over 'intrusive' vent built without permission
The owner of a coastal restaurant has been told he has just months to remove a large silver vent branded "intrusive" and "unacceptably dominant". Lily-Mai's in Cromer erected a large flue that protrudes out of the Grade II listed building in New
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'Dinosaur danger' campaigner records busy road near family attraction
'Dinosaur danger' detectives have taken the surveillance of a busy Norfolk road into their own hands. Locals in Lenwade are campaigning for a new pathway to ROARR! adventure park as they say unsuitable access is forcing pedestrians to walk along
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60 years since engines stopped at Norwich's Firs speedway stadium
It was 60 years ago this month when the engines stopped, the crowds left and the lights went out for the last time at the fabulous Firs Stadium in Norwich. The last meeting was held on October 31 1964 and this, was the end of the road for one of
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Hundreds of apprentices taken on by Norfolk businesses after £2m boost
Hundreds of new apprentices have been taken on by businesses across Norfolk thanks to a £2.2m scheme. Apprenticeships Norfolk’s levy support scheme has now supported 220 new apprenticeships at more than 120 local businesses. The scheme enables
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Shocking 'blackout challenge' incident urges school to warn parents over deadly trend
A shocking incident involving pupils has prompted a Norfolk school to write to parents warning of a deadly social media trend in which people attempt to asphyxiate themselves. On Friday, parents of Framingham Earl High School pupils received a
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Major 20-year redevelopment of Norfolk estate branded 'life sentence'
Controversial plans for the 20-year redevelopment of a Norfolk housing estate have been branded a "life sentence". Members of Thetford Town Council have penned an official letter of opposition to proposals for the Abbey Estate, which have been
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Police become laughing stock over failure to track down level crossing crash driver
Police are facing ridicule in a Norfolk village over their failure to track down the driver of a pickup truck who smashed through a level crossing as a passenger train approached. The incident happened six months ago and was captured on the dashcam
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Don't miss your last chance to be part of the latest sculpture trail GoGoSafari!
The clock is ticking for local businesses to grab one of the final safari animal sculptures set to take over Norfolk next summer. With limited opportunities available, time is running out for businesses and organisations to be part of the latest
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'Grave concerns' as hundreds more homes planned despite bottleneck villagers' fears
Locals in a Norfolk town set to nearly double in size have said they have "grave concerns" over plans to build more than 2,400 homes. North Walsham, which is already earmarked for 2,150 homes, could now see 2,480 built after North Norfolk District
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